Thank you so much for stopping by! I would love to hear what you think.

I will give you some details:Paint is Sherwin Williams: Samovar SilverTrim is Sherwin Williams: Shoji WhiteShelves on brick wall: Custom made by trim carpenter (I drew what I wanted and they whipped them out in not time...can you believe it?! Really talented guys)Refrigerator: Samsung Counter Depth french door...LOVE IT!Dishwasher: New Kitchenaid model...LOVE IT!And the microwave is an LG. It was the largest they had. I chose to put it down low so the kids could reach it easier to help with cooking... ;) they eat a lot. lolAnd it is off the counter that way.Cabinets: Rustic Oak Floor: 4 inch red oak with knots - I think they said grade 1??Countertops: Granite-giallo ornamentalBacksplash: Tumbled marble subway tilesKnobs and drawer pulls- Cool Knobs and Pulls-ordered online

My kitchen definitely looks a little more "lived in" now with a few papers and lunch boxes scattered here and there. I don't know if it will ever be as clean as it was in these pictures again LOL.
*sigh*

for asking me to help them with a Giveaway. They have been very patient with me and it was just the push I needed to get the girls' room finally finished this past weekend. So without further ado...my girls' room...

My Step-Mom, Peggy, made the curtains, bed ruffles, throw pillows with each of the girl's names and the duvet covers. She is so talented. Love all the details that she put on the pillows and bedding, don't you?

The quilts, round pillows and pillow shams are

Cynthia Rowley from TJ Maxx.

The antique kitten pictures are so special. This one was given to my MIL when she turned 9 years old. I found another one from the same artist in our local antique mall. You can see it below...

This is the stencil I chose for the room. It is the Allium Grande. I painted the stem myself with a sponge brush. This was so easy to do...it took me about 20 minutes for each allium. I think they add a lot to the room. I used tape, acrylic paint and a sponge brush.

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First of all, I am really not naked in the picture above..strapless swim tankini.And now: In November of 2010, we closed on our "new" home by the lake. We had the home completely renovated and continue to work on several projects. We hope you will bring your iced tea and your comfy clothes and join us by the lakeshore...we won't make you work, but we may ask for a few tips along the way. Keep in mind we have 4 kids so sometimes things just take a little longer...